Don’t build a cat tree

[u/johneldenringg]

It seemed simple and I was like + $100? For a big one ??? Nah I could build it… well I’m prob about $200 deep and need to get another 4x4 plywood from home depot and prob more carpet and cushioning for the top nest, as well as some sisal. If you think it’s a good idea and cheap? It’s not 🫩 especially if you have to buy a new circular saw cuz yours broke 😭😭
And yeah tbh it is a me problem but I also had to make sure the wood was cat safe to and not pressure treated.

[u/frayedknot1953]

“My dad said he was building me a cat tree. I was so excited I couldn’t sleep! He called me over to see it and this is what I saw. He made me get up on it even though I said I don’t want to. “

[u/Cheese_Complex → u/frayedknot1953]

[u/Lucy_Koshka → u/Cheese_Complex]

The obvious look of concern and his tentative, awkwardly placed paw really is the cherry on top. “Oh. Um. Thanks dad?”

[u/ISeeTheFnords → u/Lucy_Koshka]

"You tried, and I appreciate that."

[u/Lucy_Koshka → u/[deleted]]

“Yeah no dad it’s super, um…The carpet! The carpet is…scratchy…but no no I am too! …and it’s definitely…gray? 👀😬”

[u/Vintage-Grievance → u/Cheese_Complex]

That lil face 'bout to break my heart 🥺

593 comments; it would take less than $1 per person to get him that store-bought cat tree. /s

[u/Gold_Ad_7552 → u/Vintage-Grievance]

Queue sad music

[u/DuckyHornet → u/Gold_Ad_7552]

Just imagine I linked Sarah McLachlan's entire discography here

[u/Vintage-Grievance → u/Gold_Ad_7552]

🎶 In the aaaaaarrrrmmmms of an aaaangeeeel 🎶

I'd laugh, but sad animals make ME sad.

My soft self can't even handle it when my own cats cry in the car on the way to the vet.
Hiss, scream, growl, WHATEVER....but DON'T make those pitiful "no one loves me" cries. My mental health can't handle it!

This cat could have me at gunpoint, and I'd be like "Nah, little dude, don't even trip, go ahead and take everything"

[u/Embarrassed_Age8554 → u/Vintage-Grievance]

It's like the "I made you a cookie but I eated it" kitty.

[u/SquirrelsRNuts → u/Cheese_Complex]

Omg you did him so dirty! 😂

[u/thisisaskew → u/Cheese_Complex]

This with the comment above gave me such a good laugh. It's perfect.

[u/Ok_Shine_2608 → u/Cheese_Complex]

NOT THE FURROWED KITTY BROWS 😭

[u/Brilliant-Bad-284 → u/Cheese_Complex]

But whyy

[u/One_Resolution_8357 → u/Cheese_Complex]

He is so disappointed ! poor baby !

[u/its_terry_time → u/Cheese_Complex]

😂😂😂

[u/noroga_23 → u/Cheese_Complex]

dam, we are really poor..

[u/translucent_steeds → u/Cheese_Complex]

he's SO SAD!!!!! 😹😹😹😹

[u/Far-Archer-6612 → u/Cheese_Complex]

“I will never use this”

[u/Fuzzy_Dragonfruit344 → u/frayedknot1953]

lol hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[u/VJtw23 → u/frayedknot1953]

Why did i laugh out loud for this?? Still laughing!

[u/Fickle-Big5063 → u/frayedknot1953]

I just saw the most depressing BORU thread, and your comment is what I needed. Thank you for letting me end my morning Reddit scroll on a cackle 😂 hope you have a great day!!

[u/frayedknot1953 → u/[deleted]]

He may be thinking how he’s going to deal with this without hurting dad’s feelings.

[u/notbebop → u/frayedknot1953]

[u/frayedknot1953 → u/frayedknot1953]

Mom says “Earl, say thank you to your dad”.

[u/coolcootermcgee → u/frayedknot1953]

beat me to it

[u/electricraypdx → u/frayedknot1953]

"Hooman haz evar seen tree?"

[u/DirectBar7709 → u/frayedknot1953]

Why does this sound like the beginning of a horror novel. 😂